Skin, epidermis and dermis

Stratified squamous epithelium comprises the epidermis, overlying the fibrous connective tissue of the dermis.  Embedded in the dermis are clusters of epidermal derivatives:  hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands.

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